Date Ideas in Toronto: HELP!

[Shrugged]

Hey out there,
So I've lined up a drop dead gorgeous date for next Friday night. We see each other when ever she's in town about once a year. I still consider myself pretty new to the city and dont know where to start. We're both in our mid twenties.

I'm probably meeting her up around 5pm Friday evening downtown.

This is where you guys/gals come in... I need to pick your brains for some of those secret Toronto hot spots for dates

It's a 3 parter, dinner, second spot, and thrid hopefully being my place!

Shes hinted she doesn't want to drink/dance this time around, so that rules out most clubs.

and I cant think of too many walking spots as it gets dark and cold so damn early these days!

She's in culinary school so she also has an appreciation for unique cooking joints.

I just want something unique to Torontonians, hidden gems if you will.

PLEASE, any help would be MUCHO appreciated!

 

[bob_sapp]

Posts some pics, then we'll talk.

 

[The Options Menu]

http://www.toronto.com/restaurants

It has reviews, stuff for foodies, and articles on what's hot. It's saved my skin in the past. In fact, toronto.com is great for date planning in general.

 

[Shrugged]

http://www.toronto.com/restaurants

It has reviews, stuff for foodies, and articles on what's hot. It's saved my skin in the past. In fact, toronto.com is great for date planning in general.

Thanks, so easy, but Id have never thought to check this out!

While I'm searching, does anyone know any restaurants with clever 'hooks' like the Korean Grill House's on Queen and Yonge?

 

[Mao Tse Tongue]

This is a much better resource:

http://www.torontolife.com/guide/restaurants/

http://www.torontolife.com/features/best-new-restaurants-2008/

Lots of picks, but I'd do Colborne Lane.

 

[CUPID]

http://www.c5restaurant.ca/

 

[rama putri]

http://www.rainrestaurant.ca/

 

[Shrugged]

Some great ideas here, thanks everyone!

I think I've picked a place to dine, but does anyone have suggestions for fun things to do/see/walk?

 

[smylee52]

Some great ideas here, thanks everyone!

I think I've picked a place to dine, but does anyone have suggestions for fun things to do/see/walk?

How about YUK YUKS Comedy club.

 

[Insidious Von]

I once took a date to a taping of The Red Green Show. She moved to TO from Sudbury so she got a real kick out of it.

 

[daboy]

Bring her to my place and I will take over
Promise she will remember your date with her

db

 

[goodtime]

While I'm searching, does anyone know any restaurants with clever 'hooks' like the Korean Grill House's on Queen and Yonge?

hooks? The one on Queen W usually packed at lunch time. Mostly groups, non-K's. Chinese owner & cooks. Not much eye candy so your date won't have much competition. Hard to converse, not suitable for dates imo. Queen mother with better menu & crowd for casual dining. Ping Gai highly recommended.

 

[james t kirk]

Yuk Yuks is often times pretty lame.

Second City is a better bet if you want to go the comedy route.

Toronto symphony will impress some women.

Try a live play, chick love that. You can go on Now or Eye and read the reviews of the current plays.

 

[goodtime]

She's in culinary school so she also has an appreciation for unique cooking joints.

I just want something unique to Torontonians, hidden gems if you will.

Few prep kitchens where your date can show off her skills. All the ingredients will be there & staff take care of the clean-up. One on Adelaide & another up in Markham.